StylusenWed, 19 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMTWed, 19 Dec 2018 10:43:05 GMThttps://www.stylus.comGoogle’s Top Beauty Searches for 2018 Revealed This year’s most-searched beauty topics on Google included key topics, such as environmental consciousness and inclusivity. We highlight the most commercially relevant opportunities for brands and product developers to explore.
https://www.stylus.com/czkjplWed, 19 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/czkjplCES 2019 Trends PreviewThe largest consumer electronics show in the world, CES showcases the latest products and innovations from across the globe. Here are some of the key trends we’re expecting to see emerge from CES 2019, and the products that represent them. Check back on January 23 for our full coverage of CES 2019.
https://www.stylus.com/rqnwmmWed, 19 Dec 2018 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/rqnwmmUnlocking Life's RhythmsAs explored in our Selling Cyclical Beauty report, consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the impact of natural cycles on their health. Now they’re getting in sync with their body clocks – using scientific research, smart tech and a holistic approach to maximise wellness and productivity.
https://www.stylus.com/ktgxnpMon, 17 Dec 2018 08:30:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/ktgxnpColour & Material Highlights from Design Miami/Each year, Design Miami/ unveils some of the most inspiring, unconventional and directional work on the design calendar. December’s edition in Miami, Florida, did not disappoint, with rising designers given a platform to show new avenues in their work through collaborations and gallery representations. Here are four of our favourites.
https://www.stylus.com/wwgyqzFri, 14 Dec 2018 11:00:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/wwgyqzMiami Art Week 2018: Brand ConceptsBrands have become key players in the peripheral revelry surrounding Design Miami/ and Art Basel (December 5-9), magnetised by the events’ continued cultural cachet and luxe-minded crowds. From creative clubhouses and brand-backed exhibits to projects with a firmly feminist agenda, we select 2018’s standout concepts.
https://www.stylus.com/jdqdqsFri, 14 Dec 2018 10:30:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/jdqdqsChristmas 2018: Product Design ValidationsWe revisit our three Christmas Design Directions for 2018 – Frost, Archive and Fantasia – to see how they came to fruition in festive spatial installations, seasonal gifting and celebratory adornments.
https://www.stylus.com/lqghybFri, 14 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/lqghybWake Up To Fashion’s New OrderSee our presentation video highlighting five industry gamechangers you need to get on board with, or risk becoming irrelevant and redundant.
https://www.stylus.com/rfrbjcFri, 14 Dec 2018 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/rfrbjcChristmas Retail 2018: Trends & Opportunities 2018 holiday sales are predicted to soar. Concepts that expedite gifting, exert brand stretch, power-up play or embrace experiential luxe promise retail wins now and long after Christmas. But with new forms of brand engagement surfacing, there are also missed opportunities. We dissect the highlights and future possibilities.
https://www.stylus.com/kyryjhThu, 13 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/kyryjhFree Rentals? Ba&sh’s 'Happy Hour' Retail TeasersHow much do you trust your customers? Possibly not as much as French womenswear brand Ba&sh. It’s currently seducing fans at its sociable new NYC store by allowing them to congregate on Friday nights for Happy Hour with Prosecco, manicures and free-to-borrow outfits (just return them by 7pm Monday, please).
https://www.stylus.com/yrlsmvThu, 13 Dec 2018 09:30:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/yrlsmvDisney & Audi's Streaming Service for Driverless CarsDisney and Audi have announced a partnership ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that will see the entertainment giant develop a new streaming service for Audi's future autonomous vehicles. The project points to huge upcoming opportunities for media brands to take advantage of the free time consumers will gain when driverless cars hit the mainstream.
https://www.stylus.com/vnmxbsThu, 13 Dec 2018 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/vnmxbsExploring Eco-TourismWe take a look at the evolving trend of eco-tourism, and how hospitality brands are meeting growing demand. As research reveals 87% of travellers want to see the world sustainably, with 68% intending to stay in eco-friendly accommodation, brands have a clear opportunity to engage meaningfully with consumers.
https://www.stylus.com/nbgwdyWed, 12 Dec 2018 09:30:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/nbgwdyAfrica: Fashion FocusAround the world, a new generation of designers, influencers, creatives and entrepreneurs are celebrating their African roots in accurate, thought-provoking representations of the continent and diaspora. We highlight the brands, retail concepts, media and collaborations making Africa a focus for the global fashion industry.
https://www.stylus.com/lrpbhvWed, 12 Dec 2018 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/lrpbhvNécessaire Launches Sex-Positive Bodycare Range Driven by the self-care movement, US start-up Nécessaire is expanding on The Bodycare Boom by exploring the lucrative sexual wellness industry.
https://www.stylus.com/dtfswkTue, 11 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/dtfswk10 African Designers to WatchProgressive creatives hailing from Africa are exploring the symbolism of traditional African ceramics and textiles in a modern context to breathe new life into global design. We select 10 designers to watch, including fine jewellers, fashion designers and photographers, who have a particularly fresh approach to colour and materials.
https://www.stylus.com/wjddphTue, 11 Dec 2018 09:30:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/wjddph2018 Pop Culture ReviewWe’re looking back at 2018's key cultural inflection points – the moments that redefined cultural values – to highlight the entertainment sector's direction of travel for the coming year.
https://www.stylus.com/dbrhdnTue, 11 Dec 2018 09:30:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/dbrhdnWeekly thought-starter #005Designing for longer product lifespans is not anti-consumerism. It’s a way to win favour with an increasingly critical and conscious audience.
https://www.stylus.com/thought_starter_005Mon, 10 Dec 2018 01:30:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/thought_starter_005African Beauty: Top 10 Indie BrandsThanks to increasing urbanisation and expenditure and a swelling middle class, Africa will soon become a dynamic region for beauty and personal care. Stylus highlights 10 independent brands showcasing ingredients, rituals, conscious values and untapped categories from the continent that will infiltrate and inspire the wider beauty market.
https://www.stylus.com/rftdgmMon, 10 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/rftdgmMidlife Women & WellnessWomen are approaching middle age with a more positive spirit than previous generations, but they’re also navigating more challenges. As celebrities help to ‘rebrand’ menopause and open up discussion around midlife health, new wellness solutions are springing up – from supportive communal forums to femtech devices. Stylus spotlights areas of opportunity for brands.
https://www.stylus.com/lfngmmMon, 10 Dec 2018 08:30:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/lfngmmTrend report lowdown: The Future of MoneyMake no mistake: the future of money has implications for every area of your business. Discover how new behaviours and technologies are uncovering a future that will affect all industries.
https://www.stylus.com/future_of_money_lowdownSun, 09 Dec 2018 10:30:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/future_of_money_lowdownAltruistic Christmas: Brands Courting Conscious ConsumptionThe increasing value of revealing eco-ethical brand behaviour, including nurturing a more mindful attitude to consumption (see The Brief), is swiftly filtering into the Christmas shopping frenzy. We track the brands flipping the focus by reframing the festive season as a platform to raise awareness and give back.
https://www.stylus.com/cnttwhFri, 07 Dec 2018 10:30:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/cnttwhThe Repair Economy: Top Product StrategiesAs the fight against waste gains pace, brands need to realise that designing for longer product lifespans is not anti-consumerism, but a way to stay in favour with a critical and conscious audience. We explore the innovations, products and ownership systems changing our relationship with possessions, and the role that brands can play.
https://www.stylus.com/qymjtzFri, 07 Dec 2018 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/qymjtzPantone Crowns Living Coral Colour of the Year 2019Global colour system manufacturer Pantone has announced its forecast Colour of the Year for 2019 as Living Coral (TCX 16-1546). The vibrantly soft shade is cited as a warm, nourishing hue that provides “comfort and buoyancy in our continually shifting environment”.
https://www.stylus.com/bnrlglThu, 06 Dec 2018 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/bnrlglBioreactor Set to Make Food on Mars for Future ColoniesDiscussion around climate-change-driven food shortages and the possibility of colonising other planets has begun to permeate mainstream discussion, and scientists are seeking ways to feed people using alternative, low-impact methods. One such example is Lappeenranta University of Technology’s (LUT) bioreactor, which is capable of creating food using air and electricity.
https://www.stylus.com/czszxgWed, 05 Dec 2018 09:30:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/czszxgInstagangs: Gen ExtremeTheir OTT aesthetics and colour-saturated looks may seem cartoonish, but an underlying emphasis on self-care, body positivity and mental health is at the core of this emerging group. From extreme customisation to era-defying garments and gender-inclusive outlooks, meet Gen Extreme – the new tribe of influencers redefining the boundaries of self-expression.
https://www.stylus.com/mfckcrWed, 05 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/mfckcrKohl Kreatives’ Make-Up Brushes for Motor Disabilities British start-up Kohl Kreatives is showing the beauty industry how to design for disabilities with a set of multipurpose make-up brushes.
https://www.stylus.com/rhkmrgTue, 04 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/rhkmrgGrocer Natoora Takes Radical Seasonality to the High StreetUpscale British grocer Natoora, which supplies “environmentally responsible” fruit and vegetables to almost 1,000 restaurant partners, is directing its focus on seasonality towards a direct-to-consumer retail concept – an upmarket grocery boutique in west London that solely sells seasonal produce.
https://www.stylus.com/cjrjgrTue, 04 Dec 2018 09:30:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/cjrjgrCMF Industry View: Personal TechThe ever-evolving personal electronics industry is bringing exciting new developments to market – from customisable add-ons and craft aesthetics, to dual-tone finishes and recycled materials. We round up key colours, materials and finishes and highlight products from the likes of Google, Nintendo and Huawei.
https://www.stylus.com/vgjhsqTue, 04 Dec 2018 09:30:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/vgjhsqSustainability Summit Advocates Monetising Waste"We have to find ways of giving what we unhelpfully refer to as waste a proper value; we have to monetise it," argued the Prince of Wales at the inaugural Waste Wealth Summit in London on November 22. Business in the Community (BITC), the Prince of Wales's responsible business network, held the event to address the pressing issue of sustainable manufacturing and consumption.
https://www.stylus.com/dvczysTue, 04 Dec 2018 08:30:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/dvczysWeekly thought-starter #004Money – it’s a gas. And with the advent of hyper-personalisation, it really is. Wave goodbye to painful interactions with banks; say hello to safe, streamlined services.
https://www.stylus.com/thought_starter_004Mon, 03 Dec 2018 11:00:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/thought_starter_004Costa Clever Cup Offers Contactless PaymentsBritish coffee chain Costa's latest marketing initiative offers customers a Clever Cup that can be used to pay for refills. It's the latest in a number of brand innovations in the contactless payment space that are set to transform the way consumers buy.
https://www.stylus.com/bhmdcpMon, 03 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/bhmdcpInstagangs: Beauty's Digital IllusionistsFrom glamorous CGI models to otherworldly digital manipulation, we highlight the new breed of digital influencers pioneering a modern beauty aesthetic that blurs the realms of fantasy and reality.
https://www.stylus.com/wytnnlMon, 03 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/wytnnlRetail City Guide: NYC, December 2018December in NYC pulses with high-profile openings, including the long-awaited return of an iconic toy store; permanent flagships for cult lifestyle brands; and supersized, exploratory formats from established retailers. Meanwhile, hospitality hots up as a luxury car brand swerves into dining, while art exhibits focus on America's pop-cultural giants.
https://www.stylus.com/hdxtgsMon, 03 Dec 2018 09:30:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/hdxtgsRetail City Guide: London, December 2018London remains a hotbed of activity in the lead-up to Christmas and the holidays. Premium grocery stores, natural beauty boutiques and an indoor skate bowl spotlighting a new streetwear department are retail highlights, while the culture calendar is dominated by illustration exhibitions perusing social issues.
https://www.stylus.com/gfcplsMon, 03 Dec 2018 09:30:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/gfcplsConsumers as Curious Food Curators: Food Matters 2018Sustainable futures and normalising lesser-known ingredients were key motivations for panellists and food producers at Food Matters this year. Brands showed that they’re exploring these ideas through innovative packaging, creative research labs and solutions that make consumers the active curators of their eating habits.
https://www.stylus.com/sbctbjMon, 03 Dec 2018 09:30:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/sbctbjPatagonia Donates $10m Tax Cut to Eco CharitiesHaving strongly opposed president Trump's executive order to reduce the size of two national monuments in Utah, US outdoor brand Patagonia has now publicly rejected the Republican administration's corporate tax reductions.
https://www.stylus.com/pfwftnFri, 30 Nov 2018 04:00:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/pfwftnToys Target Short Attention Spans & Mindful LearnersThe dominance of digital tech is affecting children’s expectations of entertainment – prompting analogue toy brands to reduce game times and augment action for shorter attention spans. Meanwhile, educational toys are embracing slow play to reinforce mindful interactions. We unpack how strategic timing is being used to reinvent old favourites this Christmas.
https://www.stylus.com/xkkchkFri, 30 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/xkkchkTop 4 Trends in Humanised Hospitality: Sleep + Eat 2018Through subtle use of tech, multisensory touchpoints and elevated green credentials, hotel brands can create consumer experiences that are enticing, effortless and ecological. At London's hospitality design fair Sleep + Eat, a plethora of hotel and restaurant designers dissected how to tap into this next-gen thinking.
https://www.stylus.com/gqljqlFri, 30 Nov 2018 09:30:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/gqljqlHere’s why you shouldn’t ignore older consumers Stefanie Dorfer, our Retail editor, unpacks the potential of the silver economy – and reveals why the growing number of older consumers could be your next key demographic.
https://www.stylus.com/stefanie_dorfer_older_consumersThu, 29 Nov 2018 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/stefanie_dorfer_older_consumersDesigners Harvest Crystals to Craft Unique ProductsA desire for the unpredictable and imperfect is leading to explorations in ‘live’ materials that grow and develop in organic ways. We spotlight three influential projects where designers are harvesting crystals as part of their design process.
https://www.stylus.com/dmchvpThu, 29 Nov 2018 09:30:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/dmchvpSummer 2020: Product Design InspirationGardens, pools and green spaces gain a heightened sense of luxury with consumers seeking to escape digitally-dominated interiors and reconnect with the natural world and physical body. Drawing inspiration from our S/S 20 Design Direction Journey, Summer 2020 revives the heritage appeal of hand-crafted details with highly decorative forms and exaggerated texture to beckon bare skin and awaken the senses.
https://www.stylus.com/lhkdwfThu, 29 Nov 2018 09:30:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/lhkdwfBeach 2020: Fashion InspirationVacation dressing in the age of Instagram has seen the beach category explode. As temperatures continue to soar and the season gets longer, creating commercial summer product is more important than ever. For Beach 2020, we take cues from our Repurpose Fashion Forecast, which focuses on craft, humble materials and a resourceful spirit, celebrating both the natural and the man-made through a sustainable lens.
https://www.stylus.com/nnbydzWed, 28 Nov 2018 01:00:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/nnbydzKatie Baron talks the future of retail on BBC NewsKatie Baron, our head of Retail, gave her reaction to the BRC-Nielsen Shop Price Index, and the possibility of a no-deal Brexit, on BBC News earlier today.
https://www.stylus.com/katie_baron_bbc_newsWed, 28 Nov 2018 12:30:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/katie_baron_bbc_newsBeach 2020: Beauty InspirationCultural diversity, indigenous nature and warm, rich, earthy colour palettes inspire Beach 2020. Pulling from our S/S 20 Beauty Forecast Repurpose, this season is a celebration of both the natural and man-made, with ethical practices protecting the environment, and waste materials reused for beauty styling.
https://www.stylus.com/bbvnmsWed, 28 Nov 2018 10:30:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/bbvnmsBenchmarking Black Friday 2018Black Friday, increasingly an orgy of self-gifting, remains an epic deep-discounting frenzy. But while the figures are still rising, there’s a progressively equal split between those opting in and bailing out – spurring plenty of tactical considerations. Here are the most important factors, with case studies illustrating the keenest shifts.
https://www.stylus.com/yskfvxWed, 28 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/yskfvxFood Loves Tech 2018: Connecting Conscious DinersBrooklyn’s third annual Food Loves Tech conference (November 2-3) explored the intersection of contemporary dining and digital trends. Panels and exhibitors focused on food waste, promoting interaction, and tech that supports healthy eating.
https://www.stylus.com/pfwdvlWed, 28 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/pfwdvlThe Surprising Vice of Gen Sensible: GamblingA new report from the Gambling Commission has revealed that 450,000 or 14% of 11- to 16-year-olds in the UK gamble regularly, ahead of the 13% who drink alcohol, 4% who smoke cigarettes and 2% who take illegal drugs (Gambling Commission, 2018).
https://www.stylus.com/gzsppxWed, 28 Nov 2018 08:30:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/gzsppxSurviving the Post-Truth Era: Social Media Week London 2018At Social Media Week London 2018, marketers grappled with young consumers’ mistrust of – and departure from – social media. We pull together key directions as the industry prepares for future relationships with customers who want to take back control of their personal data
https://www.stylus.com/wfpctbTue, 27 Nov 2018 11:00:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/wfpctbBarbie’s Retro Beauty Hits the ShelvesFollowing Mattel’s Barbie ‘Dream Gap’ campaign aimed at Gen Alpha, the brand is shifting its focus to its older fans (Gens Y and Z) with the launch of a retro-themed make-up range.
https://www.stylus.com/qgrdhpTue, 27 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/qgrdhp10 Sustainable Colour & Materials InfluencersTackling sustainability is a vital challenge faced by brands and designers who are shaping the future of environmentally friendly design. We spotlight 10 progressive individuals and start-ups championing sustainability through innovative use of colour and materials – from revived deadstock and modified textiles, to pigments extracted from waste water.
https://www.stylus.com/mmztzmTue, 27 Nov 2018 09:30:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/mmztzmOrganising E-Comm: Asos’ New Wish-List Curation ToolE-commerce can be a vast and unruly space. Combatting the chaos, British e-tailer Asos is adding a critical layer of organisation to consumers’ e-commerce experience by adding a tool called Boards to its app – enabling shoppers to categorise their saved items more thoroughly, counteracting lost sales.
https://www.stylus.com/pqlylhMon, 26 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMThttps://www.stylus.com/pqlylh